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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
Animal Lore Among Savages.

The natural history of savage races cor
responds exactly With this natural history
of European folk lore. The Zulu viii tel
you that the reason the hyrax has no tail
whercwith to drive away the flies is. that
on the day when tails We're distributed
the hyraX, fearing it was going to rain,
begged the other animals to bring him his
tail to save himself the trouble Of going.
So that the proveib to this day addressed
to Zulu who from la2iness asks another
to do or fetch something for him is: The
hyraX went without tail because he
sent for it." The Bushman will tell you
that the jackal's lack is black because he
once carried the san on his back when he
found that great hminary, then a mortal
on earth, sitting weary by the wayside.
And the Ait will tell you, in explanation
of the melancholynote of the loon, of a
fisherman robbed by a companion of his
fish and at the sane time of his tongue,
unable to respondto questions about his
sport, save by noise like the looms,
whose plaintive c,y is still the voice of
that hapless fisherman, trying in vain to
make himself Understood. And Just 50
the Greek would lave told you that the
nightingale was il reality Philomela, the
unhappy sister o. Procne, bewailing in
the form of birdthe wrong done to her
by Tereus, her frother-in-law, who, in
order to prevent Ter from informing her
sister, deprived ha of her tongue.-Gen-
tleman's Magazin
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
IN JOAQUIN MILLER'S CABIN.
The Poet at Work Clad in the Picturesque
Garb of Forty-nincr.

One day walked out to Joaquin Mil
ler's cabin on the hills just outside the
city. Everything about the place looked
deserted and desolate. very different from
what it looked a year ago when I first
visited it. Then everything, both inside
and out, was neat and clean, a horse was
tethered just outside the door and the
owner was inside hard at work, turning
out almost unreliable manuscript. Look
ing in at the door, before knocking, | saw
a strange sight for fashionable Washing
ton. Seated on q plain, unvarni-hed
chair, drawn up to a rough pine taJle
that cost probably 81, sat a man in the
picturesque garb of the gold miners Of
California. lie was writing rapidly with
a steel pen, and the floor around him was
scattered with finished pages. On the
plank wall above the papers was single
picture and around il. tackled to the wall
with pins, were scraps of PAPER covered
with hyeroglyNhics that l afterwards
found were notes.
Over in the corner of the room was a
bunk such as may be seen in the Storage
of ocean steamships 1t was covered
with a profusion of the richest skins and
ltllS. Splllt vi WHICH Ntlt dl9' nuns itDuI
the walls. The wild haired post of the
Sierras received me pleasantly, and in an
swcr to a question about his method of
composition he said: Il have no method;
l write when / feel inclined. and do not
give any thought to the subject before
commencing. But | must be alone, not
even an animal must be in the room with
me. and l even turn my cat out OF
doors.
After a pleasant ordinary chat l left
the picturesque little cottage an the hill
and its queer occupant. / must confess
felt little disappointed with my visit,
for in everything but dress | had found
my host an average man. The next day,
however. | saw another phase of his curl
Gus character. Walking in the Smith
sonan grounds | heard behind me the
CHATTER of galioping hoofs, and turning l
saw approaching riding wildly, the poet.
He had his sombrcro in his hand, and his
long hair was floating in the breeze He
seemed to be unconscious of everything
around him, completely lost in the pleas
ure of his gallop. This is the last time l
ever saw him in Washington. He left
soon after and for year has been travel
ing in Mexico and the southern states
He is now in San Francisco where he
edits a magazine. but he is a creature of
moods, and may bob up in Washington
any day. He has lived longer here than
anywhere else. Washington Cor De-
troit Free Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18

Cancer is essentially local disease and
can be cured by operation. in spite of re-
currence. Operation, when it docs not
cure prolongs life and diminishes the
total amount of suffering. Operations
should be repeated as often as there is
any chance Of entirely removing rccur-
rent growths. The earlier and the more
thoroughly the operation is performed the
better. The disease, when it recurs. is
generally of a milder type than that of
the original growth, less painful and less
eXhausting. Antiseptc surgery makes
more radical operations possible, with bet
ter ultimate results than formerly OBJ
tained.-Dr. Shrady in Medical Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18

The fact has been satisfactorily estab-
lished by various scientific researches,
that many substances absorb luminous
rays during the day, and at night emit
these rays in such manner as to inn
press Photographic plates, although they
may not be perceptible to the naked eye.
Artists have not only succeeded in photo
graphing the visible night phosphor-
escence of Mont Blanc's summit, but
have even secured an impression of a
midnight andscape-invisible to the eye
on the terrace of the observatory ut
Prague. York Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18

1.-THE climate ofSitka, Alaska, is milder
than that of Brooklyn, the mean tenn
perature for the summer months being
about go dogs, and the average tempera-
ture for the white months about 40 degs.
1t is a mistake PREVALENT throughout the
United States tint Alaska is an Arctic
climate The population of Alaska in
1885 was 5000 Whites and 20, $50 natives.
Lieut.. Ii. T. jonathan in Brooklyn
Eagle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
Learning without Study.

The acquisition of learning without
study is like the acquisition of wealth
without labor. 1t is as necessary for the
mechanic to study out his problem when
it comes to him to be studied as it is for
him to finish his task by his handicraft.
Scientific American.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
Beautiful Bermuda.

Everything is bright, every outline is
sharp, every house like house made of
snow, roof and all, scarlet and yellow
flowers in masses, trees so full of birds
that it seems as if every leaf were bird,
yet not bird to be seen-they are only
heard; the whole beautiful island res
onant like a bell. Such is Bermuda
Bermuda Letter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
A Work for Somebody.

Inquiries concerning how the masses
live; concerning sanitary conditions and
their relation to the virtue and vice of the
people; concerning the causes of pauper-
ism and crime. have seldom been started
by professional ADMINISTRATIONS Re
-:c--
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-02-18
Where They Have Gone.

A great scarcity of the very small
coins is reported. We are afraid the
heathens have got all the very small coins
by this time. Burlington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
BACK IN THE CITS.

Judge Cochran and MIR. Lynch Arrive Yes
terday Afternoon The Meeting To-Day.
Judge X II. Cochran and Mr. w. A,
Lynch arrived in the city yesterday after
noon, and registered at the McLure House,
their usual stopping place. They devoted
the latter portion of the afternoon 10 tall.
ing over the bridge matter with interested
parties, and in the evening Hon. w. =.
Hubbard, counsel for the gentlemen, took
supper with them and later all three were
in consultation as 10 the course 10 he pur'
sued.
A REGIsTER reporter met the gentlemen
soon after : o'clock, and learned from
Judge Cochran that they would be ready
10 resume the conference with the commit
tee of the Eaard of Commissioners thi'
morning. 1t was not deemed polite by
the gentlemen 10 diyulge the result o.
their consultation with their New York
principals, they preierring to await The
meeting with the gentlemen OF the hoard
of Commissioners.
The special committee Of the Board will
meet in private session with Messrs. Coch
ran and Lynch and the counsel on both
sides, at lU o'clock this morning, and it /:
probable there will he session OF the fall
BOARD at noon, although this is contingent
upou satisfactory conclusion helng
reached b. fore that time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
THE P0PE'S JUBILEE.
AN ELOQUENT LECTURE on POPE LEO NIL,
DELIVERED LAST EVENING,
At St. JOssph's Cathedral, BY RI Rev. John j.
Ksane, Bishop Of RichmOnd-A Large
Audience PrsSent-A Sketch Of
the POpe's Life.

Last evening st. Joseph's Cathedral was
comfortably filled with an intelligent audi
ence to listen to RI. Rev. John J. Keane,
Bishop of Richmond, deliver lecture, the
subject of which was LEO MIL" This
lecture was in honor Of the approaching
Golden Jubilee of His Holiness the Pope,
which occurs on Friday. Bishop Keane
showed himself thoroughly acquainted
with the life and good works of the present
head of the CaurCh, and his lecture was
replete with eulOgy, eloquent in delivery,
and withal lecture notable for its COM
prehensivpness, and was listened to atten-
lively by the vast assemblage of people.
The admission was fee and collection
was taken up for the benefit OF the poor, a
neat sum being realized.
RI Rev Bishop John J. Kain and MOnsig-
nor J. t. Sullivan, occupied their usual
positions and other members Of the clergy
occupriug seats within the altar railing,
were Rev Father Tracy, OF Weston, Rev.
Father Martin. Of Bridgeport. Rev. Father
Gull, of B-lliirr, Rev. Father Park, Rev.
Father McEliigott Rev. Father Aupeius, OF
ST AIphonsus church Rev. Father Schilpp
and others.
The evenings exercises opened with an
organ solo, "fugue," by Prof. Joseph kel.
ler followed by vocal solo "SanCta Ma
ria" by Miss Mary Donohue, and Nearer
My God to Thee" by Mrs Geo. &. Cald-
we'll, at the conclusion of which Bishop
Keane entered the pulpit and began his
lecture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
MUST STEAL OR STARVE.
Distress Leads to Crime I'm the Phosphate
Mining Regions.

Distress Leads to Crime I'm the Phosphate
Mining Regions.
CHARLESTON, S. G., December 20
Lawlessucss reigns supreme in the region
of the phosphate mines, where hundreds of
hands have recently been thrown out of
employment
News has reached here OF daring at
tempt at robbery near Ten Mile station,
About ; O'Clock Sunday morning. Henry
RichtOg, q storekeeper on Turkey Greek,
near Ia" South Carolina Railway station,
was aroused from sleep by bank Ofnegroes
who attempted under cover OF night to
break into his store and dwelling. Mr..
Richtog made a desperate defense of his
premises, ard finally succeeded, after dis
charging his gun and pistols, in driving oil
the mcu aud probably saving his life.
The store OF Mr.. RiChtOg is situated Just
about the center of the phosphate works,
and the impression seems to he that the
negroes who were engaged in this business
were discharged from the mines and had
become desperate from the closing up OF
the phosphate business in that section. The
country about Ten Mile station is said ia
be full of lawless bands of needy negroes,
and the farmers and residents there are
much concerned about their lives and
property. This condition of affairs was
brought about principally by the unfortu'
nate depression in the phosphate trade and
the consequent discharge Of hundreds OF
negro labOrerS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
IRON AND STEEL.
A Report That There Is . Very Unsatisfac
tory Condition at Ptttsbrug.

A Report That There Is . Very Unsatisfac-
tory Condition at Pittsbrug.
Last evenings Pittsburg Chronicle 7ele'
graph teok a somewhat iaundiced view oi
the iron and steel trade, and ascribed fair
share of the cause of trouble TO Wheeling.
II said:
There is slight struggle between
Pittsburg iron and steel manufacturers and
foreign competitors at the present time.
Outsiders are trying to undersell Pittsburg,
with the intention of receiving some of her
trade, but thus far without success. There
is slight downward tendency in pig iron.
The grades ranging in width from . to |
inches are selling at less than $40 ton,
lower than common bar iron, which nine
months ago only sold for > cents, and even
little more per pound. ''Sheared" pipe
IRON, from TO 6 feet wide, which is rolled
on large plate rolls in sheets OF 500 tO
| 800 pounds apiece, is getting below !
cents. IL takes twice rs many men Ia
handle and shear the heavy plates as il
does on the lighter grades. Orders fol
shcared pipe iron are therefore being re-
fused by Oliver Bros. & Phillips, the Moor
head Bros. < b., and other firms. At tthe
last named mill it is not likely that the
large train of plate rolls will run even on
half time this winter. Spang, Challant 4
Co. find il unpIoltable to roll and max,
snch grades OF pipes, and they have almost
shut down that department. All the cut
ting is being done at Wheeling and Oil City,
pipe works having been established at each
OF these places, with the intention of cut,
ting of rittsburg with 200 tons day"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
A MAGNANIMOUS SPIRIT
Manifested by senator Faulkuer-Mr
Lucas Expense Allowance.

Manifested by senator Faulkuer-Mr.
Lucas Expense Allowance.
SUs,iai TJLsgr1Fa 10 The Register.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 20
Senator Faulkner manifested magnani-
nous spirit to-day when he introduced a
resolution in the Senate providing for the
payment of Daniel b. Lucas for all the eX-
pcnses incurred by him in his efforts to
secure the seat now held By Judge Faulk-
uer. Mr.. Faulkner left the amount to be
allowed Mr.. Lucas blank, to be fixed by
the Committee ON Privileges and Elections,
to which he asked to have his resolution
referred. Ii is assumed that the Senate
will probably allow Mr. Lucas reasona-
BILE sun. It has been the custom OF the
Senate To sllOw contestant liberal
amount for the expense incurred IL. con-
testing a seat in the body. But the Sen
ate has never had case to consider like
the West Virginia case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
MOURNING IN MAINE.
Funeral of the Late Governor Bodwell-
The Services In the Capitol.

Funeral of the Late Governor Bodwell-
The Services in the Capitol.
AUGUSTA, Me, December 20.-Business
was entirely suspended this morning and
the flags were all at halt mast. Thousands
of visitors arrived to attend the funeral OF
of the late Governor Bodwell.
Halt hour guns were fred from the
United States arsenal all the morning. At
9 o'clock the doors were opened to num-
bers of people waiting to take last look
at the Governors face. Many distinguish
ed people from all over New England were
among the throng.
When the time arrived for public exer-
cises, the doors of the House OF Represent
atives Hall were opened, and the family
and relatives admitted first. The family
sat at the right of the Speakers chair.
The space on the left was reserved for the
Governors staff and State officials.
Following these came the Legislative
committees and delegates from the yari-
Gus organizations throughout the State,
The general public was then admitted and
all the space in the large hall was soon oc-
cupied, while hundreds were unable Ia
gain admittance. ,
The Rev. C. A. Hayden, of Auburn, Ge-
hvered the funeral address.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
Moman's Modesty.

Many women are prevented by feelings
Of delicacy from consulting physician in
those disorders arising from functional
derangement of her pecpliarly aelicate or
eanisnl, ana the most serious results are
often caused by.this neglect .TOssuch per,
sons DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
an especial boon, as it offers sure and
safe cure for all those distressing disorders
to which women are peculiarly subject,
while IL RaSeS modest girl or woman from
the embarrassment OF personal consulta-
ton with physician. "Fayorite Pre-
scripGon" is the only medicing for woman's
peculiar weaknesses and ailments, sold bY
druggists, nnder positive guarantee FROM
the Manufacturers, that it will give salts.
faction in every case, or money Will be re-
funded. See guarantee On bottle wrapper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
MANNING VERY WEAK.
His Family Say That His Condition Is Seri
Gus But Not Alarming.

His Family Say That His Condition Is seri-
Gus but Not Alarming.
ALBANY, n. y, December 2O.-The
family OF ex-Secretary Daniel Manning au-
thorize this statement as to to his condi-
tion: Mr. Manning came to Albany on
Tuesday last from his New York residence
to spend the holidays with his eldest son,
Mr.. James II. Manning. Mr.. Manning
has not had, either in New York, Albany or
elsewhere, any recurrence of the attack
which Frustrated him in Washington, in
lsS6, nor is any expected by his physi-
clans la the nature OF the case, they say
no such recurrence is possible. Mr.. Man
ming is somewhat weaker than before
making the journey to Albany, but his ap-
petite remains good, and his mind is as
clear "a at any time in his life. His con-
dition, though serious, owing to the
physical weakness, is not at present alarm
Iu1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
THAYER PROTESTS
Against tho Confirmation of Lamar some
More Rant.

Against tho Confirmation of lalnAr-S0me
More Rant.
CHICAGO, December 20.-An Inter- Ocean
special from Lincoln, Neb., contains the
following: Governor Thayer to day sent
to Messrs. Paddock and Manderson, the
Nebraska members of the United States
Senate:
DEAR SIRs:-"As citizen Of the United
States, and as a Republican, | respect
fully, but most earnestly, protest against
the confirmation of l.. q. &. Lamar AZ a
Justice OF the Supreme COuIt Of the United
States. He was bold and de iiant adNo-
cate OF the dissolution Of the Union in
lSG0 and 1861. lie was at heart aud in
principle Just Us much traitor ~ jeff
Davis. lie has never Gecant'd his
reasonable sentiment. A man with such
a record should never he placed upon the
bench of the Supreme Court Of the United
States by the votes of Republican Sena-
tors. He is not fit person 10 interpret
the Constitution OF the United States.
Very truly yours,
JOHN NJ. THAYER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
TIE CARLISLE CONTEST.
4 Meagre Attendance Causes n Postpone
ment of the Argument.

WASHINGTON, December 20. - The
House Committee on Elections was called
together to-day to fix date for the con-
sideration OF the ThOebe- Carlisle contested
election case.
j. Hale Sypher appeared as counsel for
the contestant and announced that he was
ready to proceed with the case. Mr.. Tn,-
Odore Hallam, of C0vingtOn, Ky, who
represented the Speaker, stated that MIR.
Carlisle desired a..speedy settlement OF the
contest.
Inasmuch as "a bare quorum was present,
the committee did not feel disposed TO be-
gin the consideration of the case at once,
and after short discussion settled upon
Friday, January 6, as the date for taking
IL uD
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
SMITH MUST FIGHT.
KILRAIN'S BACKER SAYS II MUST GO on
T0A FINISH.


NEW YORK, December -. Richard X.
Fox this morning sent the following mess
ages in regard to the Smith. Kilrain fight:
"7b George ". atkinson, Referee Kardin-
Smith Egl!, Editor Sporting Life, London
Fight mrs: he finished. II Smith re-
fuses shall claim belt, worlds champion
ship and stakes for Kilrain."
This cablegrsm Was sent to his represen-
tative:
William E. Harding:
"Draw won't do. Men must fight 10
finish. If Smith refuses, shall claim belt,
worlds championship and stakes Tor Kill
rain. Am willing 20 hack Jake against
John l.. Sullivan after this is settled for
from s., 900 to $40, 900 aud the belt"
To the dispatches Mr. Fox expects ans
wers tonight. He thinks Smiths hack
ers are afraid to put their money on him
now, since they have seen the punishment
he received, but whether Smith will agree
to q finish tight he is uncertain. In case
Smith refuses. Mr. Fox will claim the belt
aud stakes He would rather the men
should meet again and settle matters, 50
that in the fight with Sullivan, Kilrain
oonld enter the ring with clear. title to
the worlds championship. All that il TO
be- feared now, Mr.. Fox says, is that Sui
livan will not fight. "But ! have stipu-
latest that the fight take place either in
America or Mexico. have done enough
for England and the English sporting men
and press and il is hut right should do
something for the American press. Should
there he an acceptance Of the challenge 10
meet kilrain shall stipulatc only that in
addition To the location the battle be
fought within six months And ! think
Jake can whip him."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
SnIlIh Not SnspenhrIi.

PIrTSBURG, Pa, December 20. There
were no new developments tonight in the
alleged crookedness among the employees
of the Pttsburg and Lake Erie K X.
General Passenger Agent Smith was
seen this evening, and denied
that he had been suspended.
General Superintendent liolbrooE says
none of the employees have been accused Of
crookedness, but he has some outside in
formation that justities thorough exam
ination of the various departments. The
investigation will last several days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
N0RF0LK'S FAILURE.
Tho Pope Will Not Iuterfere Agains
Ireland,

Tho Pope Will Not Interfere Against
Ireland.
LONDON, December 2O.-The Duke OF
Norfolk, who went TO Rome to convey Ia
the Pope the congratulations of Queen Vie
toria on lis jubilee, left that city, cuItail-
ing his visit, 50 the GduloiS asserts, because
of the absolute refusal Of the Pope 20 fur
ther interfere in the relations between the
Irish c'ergy and their people NJ. Rampalla,
the papsl secretary, the paper says, inform
the Duke, the Pope had already used his
influence with the clergy, bat could not
ask the priests TO cease TO be patriotic
without running the risk of causing re-
bcllion of section of the clergy, aud loss
OF the hold of the church upon the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
ran.Inns fnr Mest Nirrinians.

SpCciGl 7siSgt.ss-, 10 The Register.
WASHINGTON, December 9n.-Pensions
have been granted to Thomas Turner, o.
Kerneysville, and Solomon Perkins, OF
Beaver Falls, W. Va, on account of serv-
ice in the MeNicaa Ss-.
Pensions have also been granted 10 Vest
Yirginians as follows: Jonathan B. Davis,
ManHi1gton; Andrew Gould, Henderson;
Charles s. Simc2s, French Creek; Ephraim
II. Stricklend, Charleston; Charles H.
Byers, COnaway.
The pensions Of West Virginians have
been increased as follows: Lewis H. Over
baugh, Hartford City; Columbus Shrews-
bury, Clifton; Simeon Paine, Hamlin:
James McCune, Left Hand; James NJ.
Stuck. Whites Creek. The pension of
Harvey SmitS, Ct West Union, w. Va,
has been reissued and Increased.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
A Grand Surprise Party.

A large number of the friends of Mr.
Chester 4. WhiSsen, of Point Mills, aware
of his intended departure for California TO.
morrow, gave him royal surprise party al
the residence of his father, Joseph Whissen,
Monday evening. Dancing and conSersa,
ton male up the programme OF the even.
ing until midnight, when splendid sup,
per WAS served. A feature of the early
part of the evening was the presentation 10
Mr.. Whisen of fine gold pen, the presen'
tation speech being made by Mr. Geo.
Morrison. Quite a number Of people from
this city were among the guests.